With a population of 104,371, High Point is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything High Point has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Steak Street (3915 Sedgebrook St) and Magnolia Blue (1807 N Main St) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to High Point in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 30.2 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4.7″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in High Point, with an average rainfall of 3″.
When flying to High Point, you’ll arrive at Greensboro/H. Point (GSO), which is located 11 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to High Point include American Airlines, Delta and WestJet. The shortest domestic flight to High Point departs from New York and takes around 1h 50m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to High Point. The train journey from High Point to Cary takes 1h 17m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $73 for a 5h 36m trip. The train station in High Point is called High Point, and is located 0.1 miles from the city center.
Another option to get to High Point is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 69 miles from High Point. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Charlotte.
You can travel by bus to High Point using CoachRun or Greyhound. From Raleigh, the bus ride to High Point takes 75 miles and will cost you around $70. From Charlotte, the ticket costs about $78 for a journey of 90 miles.
Average rates range from around $322 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $129 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Intown Suites Extended Stay High Point Nc and The Townhouse Inn.
Renting a car in High Point costs $58 per day, on average, or $174 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 22% cheaper than airport locations in High Point.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in High Point (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in High Point is Standard (Class Standard Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Chrysler 200 or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
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